Six international exhibitions covering construction, real estate, power, solar energy, lighting and water management concluded at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB) in Dhaka on Saturday, bringing together more than 200 companies from over 20 countries.
The three-day exhibitions, organised by Conference and Exhibition Management Services (CEMS-Global USA), ran from 12 to 14 November across more than 500 booths and international pavilions, attracting local and foreign businesses, entrepreneurs, professionals, investors and visitors, the organiser said in a press release.
The 31st Build Series featured the 31st Build Bangladesh 2026 International Exhibition and the 25th Real Estate Expo 2026, while the 28th Power Series included the 28th Power Bangladesh 2026 International Exhibition, the 23rd Solar Bangladesh International Exhibition 2026 and the 8th Dhaka International Lighting Expo 2026. The 8th Water Bangladesh International Expo 2026 was held alongside them.
The construction and real estate exhibitions showcased building materials, machinery, construction technology, interior and finishing products, lifts, heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems, and sanitary products. Housing companies also presented their projects, products and services.
The power and energy exhibitions focused on electricity generation, solar power, renewable energy and lighting technology, featuring solar panels, modules, batteries, inverters, converters, mounting systems, and LED and smart lighting solutions.
The water exhibition featured technologies for water treatment, wastewater management, desalination, water distribution and smart water management, alongside products and services from companies specialising in environmentally friendly technologies.
The Delta Festival of Architecture 2026, jointly organised by ARCHICONNECT and CEMS-Global, also concluded at ICCB after running from 12 to 14 November. It featured masterclasses, a panel discussion titled “Trendsetters of Bangladesh”, presentations of Delta Award-winning and commended projects, focus group discussions, and exhibitions of books on Bangladeshi architecture and internationally recognised projects.
The Grand Award ceremony of the Delta Award for Architecture 2026 was held on 10 November at Hall 2 of ICCB. Organised by ARCHICONNECT and CEMS-Global, with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) as strategic partner, the award recognises innovative, sustainable and context-responsive building design in Bangladesh.
Ministry of Water Resources State Minister Forhad Hossain Azad attended the opening ceremony as chief guest on 12 November at Hall 4 of ICCB, while CEMS-Global (USA and Asia-Pacific) President and Group Managing Director Meherun N Islam presided over the event.
Participants in the Build Series included LESSO Bangladesh, KingLong, R R Kabel, Zoomlion, S S Limited, Rahim Steel, AKS and Akij Electronics. The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) also participated through a dedicated Sri Lanka Pavilion.
The Power Series featured ACI Renewable Energy, Omera, Huawei, Rahimafrooz, Siemens, PDL (Property Development Limited), Walton, Fakir Technologies Limited, UCC Power, Icon Solar, Grameen Solar, Orbed Green Energy Limited and Filament Engineering Ltd.
Established in 1992, New York-based CEMS-Global USA operates across four continents. The company says it has organised more than 762 trade shows, attracting over 55,455 exhibitors and more than 1.95 million business visitors across its markets.
